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Previously We Reported: Insurance Company Can Require Insured To Obtain Its Consent Before Assigning Interest In Policy.

November 18, 2015 by

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One Fluor Corp. assigned its rights under liability policies to another Fluor Corp. when they underwent complex corporate restructuring. In a declaratory relief action, the liability insurer objected that its approval was not given pursuant to a consent to assignment provision in the policy. Fluor contended the provision was void under an 1872 statute which […]

Filed Under: California Supreme Court Law News, Insurance Law News, Legal News Tagged With: § 520, 129 Cal.Rptr.2d 828, 146 Cal.Rptr.3d 527, 191 Cal.Rptr.3d 498, 208 Cal.App.4th 1506, 29 Cal.4th 934, 354 P.3d 302, 61 Cal.4th 1175, 62 P.3d 69, Ins.Code, Ins.Code § 520, Insurance Code, Insurance Code section 520, section 520

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What Happens If You Hire an Unlicensed Contractor in California?

September 11, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Hiring an unlicensed contractor in California can leave you without legal protections, financially exposed, and personally liable for injuries on your property. California law gives homeowners significant leverage against unlicensed contractors, including the right … Read More...

How to Find Hidden Liens in a California Preliminary Title Report

September 8, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: A California preliminary title report lists recorded liens, encumbrances, and ownership details before a sale or refinance closes. To find hidden liens, read Schedule B carefully, verify the report's effective date, and search the county recorder directly using the … Read More...

Non-Compete vs. Non-Solicitation Agreement in California: What’s Enforceable?

September 4, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Non-compete agreements are almost never enforceable in California. Under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, any contract that restrains a person from working in their chosen profession is void. Non-solicitation agreements occupy a grayer area, but … Read More...

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